TEKsystems

Overview

The Travel Lead Technician (Copper And Fiber) position is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, and involves the installation and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems while leading a team of technicians. The role requires extensive experience in structured cabling and offers paid travel, hotel, and food stipends for work outside a 75-mile radius of Cedar Rapids.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies.
• Install structured cabling systems, including all aspects of the installation process.
• Read and interpret floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets.
• Set up a variety of copper and fiber testers.
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot optical fiber and copper installations.
• Lead teams of 35 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks.
• Train Technicians and Installers to complete all tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in developing Technicians to fulfill Lead Technician responsibilities.
• Oversee and lead jobsite organization and basic housekeeping maintenance.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor in both internal and customer relations.
• Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting.
• Use a computer and Microsoft Office proficiently.
• Exhibit and maintain professional appearance and behavior.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 certification within the first 2 weeks in role.
• BICSI Installer 2 Copper preferred.
• BICSI Installer 2 Fiber preferred.
• BICSI Certified Technician must be earned within 12 months in role.
• Minimum 25 years of work experience in Structured Cabling or related industry/construction experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Able to distinguish color codes.
• Ability to understand and explain structured cabling systems.
• Ability to understand applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for tasks.
• Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions.
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Solid team player.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and exercise efficient time management.
• Demonstrate accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Self-motivated with excellent work ethic.
• Motivate team to work effectively in versatile work environments.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
• The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.
• This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.
• The application deadline is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.